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Provide an outline for a blog post about the given topic

Topic - 5 Mistakes to Avoid when Starting Your Own Business


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I. Introduction 
A. Overview of common mistakes when starting a business
B. Overview of why it’s important to avoid these mistakes 

II. Mistake 1: not having a clear strategy 
A. Overview of why having a clear plan is important
B. Examples of how not having a solid plan can lead to disaster

III. Mistake 2: not understanding the demand
A. Overview of the importance of understanding customer demands
B. Examples of mistakes entrepreneurs have made due to lack of understanding

IV. Mistake 3: not being prepared for failure
A. Overview of why failure is inevitable
B. Examples of what you can do to lessen the impact of failure

V. Mistake 4: not having enough funding
A. Overview of how under-funding can lead to disaster
B. Examples of how entrepreneurs have struggled with lack of funding

VI. Mistake 5: not setting realistic expectations
A. Overview of how setting unrealistic expectations can lead to failure
B. Examples of common expectations entrepreneurs should be aware of 

VII. Conclusion 
A. Summary of the five mistakes to avoid when starting a business
B. Final thoughts on why these mistakes should be avoided